Urban forests reduce heat-related mortality, study shows - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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Across the globe, heat waves are becoming more frequent and more intense. Therefore, how to effectively combat the adverse effects of heat is an increasingly important topic of research. Urban greening is a promising strategy to limit the negative health impacts of extreme heat; however, much remains to be learned about how best to promote […]
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/giuliomagnifico on 2024-09-14 15:27:22+00:00.

Original Title: A study shows that mortality is lower in urban areas with broader-scale greening strategies, especially when trees are within 1km of homes. This challenges the idea that smaller greenspaces closer to home (3-500m) are more beneficial